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Lavender Inn by the Sea

3.5 star property
Hotel with free parking, steps from Carriage and Western Art Museum

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed
Free daily continental breakfast
Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds
Exterior
Terrace/patio

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Gym
The current price is NZ$391
includes taxes & fees
16 Mar - 17 Mar

Explore the area

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206 Castillo St, Santa Barbara, CA, 93101
  • Place, Santa Barbara City College
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Santa Barbara Harbor
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Stearns Wharf
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Airport, Santa Barbara, CA (SBA-Santa Barbara Municipal)
    ‪17 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(57 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Ceiling fan
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
  • 27 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(37 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Ceiling fan
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
  • 27 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(61 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Ceiling fan
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
  • 27 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the area

Santa Barbara

Lavender Inn by the Sea places you in the centre of Santa Barbara, steps from Carriage and Western Art Museum and within a short 5-minute stroll of Santa Barbara City College. Highlights at this hotel include free continental breakfast, an outdoor swimming pool and free self-parking. .Enjoy the gym and pool loungers as well as access to bike hire. Additionally, you'll find free Wi-Fi in public areas, coffee/tea in a common area and laundry facilities. Each morning free breakfast is served. .Sights within a 15-minute walk of this Santa Barbara Beach hotel include Moreton Bay Fig Tree and Santa Barbara Maritime Museum.

What's nearby

  • Santa Barbara City College - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Santa Barbara Harbor - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Leadbetter Beach - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Stearns Wharf - 13 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Santa Barbara County Courthouse - 3 min drive - 2.2 km

Getting around

  • Santa Barbara Station - 10 min walk
  • Santa Barbara, CA (SBA-Santa Barbara Municipal) - 13 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪John Dunn Gourmet Dining Room - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Jeannine’s American Bakery And Restaurant - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Finney’s Crafthouse & Kitchen - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Chad’s - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Rudy's Mexican Restaurant - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Lavender Inn by the Sea

Hotel with free parking, steps from Carriage and Western Art Museum
Lavender Inn by the Sea offers its guests an outdoor pool and a fitness centre. WiFi is free in public spaces. Free breakfast is served daily. The business-friendly Lavender Inn by the Sea also features multilingual staff, a garden, and coffee/tea in common area. Free self parking is available.

This Santa Barbara hotel is smoke free.

  • 23 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Continental breakfast (free)
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Concierge
  • Garden
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • No smoking on site
Lavender Inn by the Sea offers 23 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature DVD players and a safe. Flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels. Bathrooms include a shower, bathrobes, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

This Santa Barbara hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottles of water and coffee/tea makers. In-room massages and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Gym
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • DVD player
  • Fenced pool
  • In-room cot
  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini-fridge
  • Outdoor pool
  • Pool gate

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas

Spa

  • In-room massages

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 2 floors
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Free cot
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Flat-screen TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 2 children 12 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Free cots (infant beds)!

Payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit in all accommodation.

We should mention

  • Pool access available from 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM
  • Up to 2 children aged 12 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.

Property is also known as

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Lavender Inn Sea
Lavender Inn Sea Santa Barbara
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Lavender Inn By The Sea Hotel Santa Barbara
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Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Lavender Inn by the Sea?

Lavender Inn by the Sea offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Lavender Inn by the Sea?

As of 13 Feb 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Lavender Inn by the Sea on 16 Mar 2026 start from NZ$391.25, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available at Lavender Inn by the Sea?

Yep, Lavender Inn by the Sea has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to Lavender Inn by the Sea?

Yep, Lavender Inn by the Sea is a short 12-minute walk from Leadbetter Beach. Fun beach activities include kayaking and sailing.

Does Lavender Inn by the Sea have a pool?

Yep, and guests love it! Lavender Inn by the Sea has an outdoor pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying under the shade of an umbrella. The pool is open 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM.

Is Lavender Inn by the Sea family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as laundry facilities and an outdoor pool, as well as free infant beds in the guestrooms, it's no surprise that Lavender Inn by the Sea is a hit with families.

Does Lavender Inn by the Sea serve breakfast?

Yeah, guests adore the free continental brekkie here! Served daily between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM, this is the perfect place to fuel up for a big day of adventure.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Lavender Inn by the Sea?

No, Lavender Inn by the Sea does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Lavender Inn by the Sea?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Lavender Inn by the Sea?

No, only service animals are allowed.

Lavender Inn by the Sea Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 978 out of 1347 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 236 out of 1347 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 96 out of 1347 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 23 out of 1347 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 14 out of 1347 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Irma

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Staff was so so helpful and friendly. Room was clean and the vibe was relaxing.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Milo, Valencia

Staff was friendly and helpful but room was outdated inside. Good location
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Doreen

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sonia

Liked: Cleanliness
This hotel was very charming. The common area in front was so lovely. Great outdoor place to sit have a cup of coffee, read a book or take in the wonderful Santa Barbara weather! The room was decent and bathroom was very clean. The hotel included continental breakfast and happy hour every day. They were both very good. We enjoyed our stay there.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tom

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wiebke

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very nice hotel, at walking distance of the harbour and the beach. Also not so far from downtown. Parking available. Nice and clean rooms. Breakfast was limited but very tasteful. Friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Ann

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
The bed was very comfortable, but the bathroom sink/mirror area was very tiny. The room was clean and large. It did smell a bit musty, though. The afternoon wine and cheese was a nice option.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Manja

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
The room was clean but smelled and felt suffocating. Hair dryer did not work. We had to claim our free wine bottle several times and only got it in the morning when we checked out.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

MARIA

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful place and so close to the beach!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristi

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very nice boutique inn.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Claudia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everyone was very nice and helpful. Thank you 💕
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Debra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We stayed for three nights at the end of October. Our king room was clean and the bed comfortable. The bathroom was stylishly appointed and plenty of toiletries and bath robes provided. The full size fridge with small freezer and a coffee maker were nice additions and coffee and iced water was also always available in the lobby. Breakfast was tasty and there was a good choice including yogurt, cereals, porridge, frittata, bagels, pastries, toast and loaf cake. The breakfast room was very well serviced and restocked. The hotel is well placed a short walk from the harbour/beach and the hotel has little extras such as afternoon cheese and wine and free bikes from the sister hotel opposite. A small but spotlessly clean pool and garden seating were great places to relax and we would definitely like to return here in future.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Francisco

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff courtesy
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maurice

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Everything was great. Unfortunately we forgot our bottle of sparkling drink. Didn't get to open it. Everyone was friendly and great.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Britt

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We arrived finding our room had been upgraded! The room was spotless. The beds were very comfortable. One evening, I slept 12 hours. Very nice location. Staff were wonderful.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

alison

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Kathleen

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
The staff is the best part of this property! They are helpful and kind but the property itself is not an Inn, more like a motel. The furnishings are very dated and the area around the property a little dodgy.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Annie

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great friendly helpful staff. Good breakfast. Clean nice rooms
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jon

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Xiao

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very kind and helpful staff, beautiful front yard, delicious breakfast, only complaint is the internet, it’s really slow
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen, Berkeley

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room sparkling wine on arrival quick checkin.
View from door
Our room
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Fabio

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Cute hotel with great outdoor sitting to enjoy the garden. Front desk staff is very friendly and helpful. Happy hour is great.
Room on the first floor
Happy hour
Patio
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025